How to Dunk a Basketball: 8 Tips
It's no secret that every basketball player would love to know how to dunk a basketball. We all spent our childhoods trying to jump as high as we can, and then one day we finally reached the net. Some of us ended up reaching the backboard and rim after that, but it's a major challenge no matter where you're at. Here are some pointers to get you on your way.
1. If you're at the point where you can reach rim, it'll still take some work to dunk. One of the quickest ways to train yourself before making the jump is to try dunking with a tennis ball. It's much easier to palm and is a great way to start out.
2. This is one that'll drain your legs, but it'll strengthen you up really nicely. Stand directly under the hoop and jump straight up as high as you can. When you land, count to three and then do it again. Try to do sets of 20 or more like this.
3. Hopefully you have some leg muscle to help you out. If you don't, start doing squats and dead lifts.
4. Work the back of your legs (hamstring muscles and calves). All of these things will make your jumps more explosive and you'll be one step closer to knowing how to dunk a basketball.
5. Do sit-ups and other exercises to strengthen your abs. A strong midsection can work wonders toward helping you finally learn how to dunk a basketball.
6. Make sure you own a comfortable set of basketball shoes. They should be lightweight enough for you not to be impacted by the size of the shoes.
7. Eat healthy foods! Doritos, soda, pizza, and all of the other guilty pleasures are great, but they actually hinder your vertical. If you're serious about learning how to dunk a basketball, a diet adjustment will do you good. Trust me on that.
8. There are training courses and systems out there that really work wonders for your vertical. I bought one of these and gained over 10 inches in less than two months. I was finally able to dunk after combining this with a lot of hard work. - 17273
1. If you're at the point where you can reach rim, it'll still take some work to dunk. One of the quickest ways to train yourself before making the jump is to try dunking with a tennis ball. It's much easier to palm and is a great way to start out.
2. This is one that'll drain your legs, but it'll strengthen you up really nicely. Stand directly under the hoop and jump straight up as high as you can. When you land, count to three and then do it again. Try to do sets of 20 or more like this.
3. Hopefully you have some leg muscle to help you out. If you don't, start doing squats and dead lifts.
4. Work the back of your legs (hamstring muscles and calves). All of these things will make your jumps more explosive and you'll be one step closer to knowing how to dunk a basketball.
5. Do sit-ups and other exercises to strengthen your abs. A strong midsection can work wonders toward helping you finally learn how to dunk a basketball.
6. Make sure you own a comfortable set of basketball shoes. They should be lightweight enough for you not to be impacted by the size of the shoes.
7. Eat healthy foods! Doritos, soda, pizza, and all of the other guilty pleasures are great, but they actually hinder your vertical. If you're serious about learning how to dunk a basketball, a diet adjustment will do you good. Trust me on that.
8. There are training courses and systems out there that really work wonders for your vertical. I bought one of these and gained over 10 inches in less than two months. I was finally able to dunk after combining this with a lot of hard work. - 17273
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